Finding Sources Advanced: Using Synonyms and OR for your Searches
Using Synonyms and OR for Your Searches
Vocabulary:
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- brackets
- keywords
- OR (Logical Operator)
- synonym
Introduction
The process of using synonyms in our searches is very valuable and can help us improve our search results and our research process. It is, however, a little complicated at first.
Please watch the video below to better understand the process.
Link to: Transcript of 'Searching with Synonyms'
Searching Cheat Sheet
Here's a quick cheat sheet to help you remember the tips and tricks to searching. Feel free to download it or create your own!
Alternative versions
Text version of the Searching Cheat Sheet (Microsoft Word Document)
- Searching Cheat Sheet Infographic - Text Version.docx Download Searching Cheat Sheet Infographic - Text Version.docx
Practice
- Use your search from the last page that included AND. Alter it to include one or more synonyms separated by an OR. How do the results differ from your first search?
(Need the worksheet? Finding Sources Advanced Worksheet.docx Download Finding Sources Advanced Worksheet.docx)